109:2-3-05
Certification of instructors.

(A)
All
instructors are required to be certified by the executive director to teach in
the private security training program by the executive director. All persons
requesting approval as an instructor shall submit a notarized application on a
form prescribed by the executive director indicating each topic or unit of
topics for which the person is seeking approval. Supporting documentation of
qualifications shall accompany the application at the time of
submission.

(B)
Minimum
qualifications for certification as a unit instructor shall be as follows:

(1)
High school graduate or possession of a
"General Education Development" certificate; and

(2)
Five years of full time experience in the private security or a
related field or the equivalent, as determined by the executive director. Law
enforcement experience does not automatically qualify as security-related
experience. The determination of applicability will be based upon the functions
performed as a law enforcement officer; and

(3)
Completion of a course of instruction
approved by the executive director designed to prepare the individual to teach.
Such courses shall include instruction in the theories of learning, teaching
techniques, behavioral objectives, use of audio-visual aids, and an exercise in
practice teaching. Credit for this requirement may be granted by the executive
director for equivalent training or experience; and

(4)
Completion of an instructor-level
training program approved by the executive director which will allow a person
to learn specific knowledge and skills in a unit for which certification is
requested; and

(5)
Persons seeking
approval as a firearms instructor shall meet the requirements of this section
and also provide documentation of three years full time experience as an armed
security officer with the weapon for which certification is sought;
and

(6)
No conviction for a
felony,
crime of moral turpitude, offense of violence, or
sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense. Evidence of a current criminal record
check through the bureau of criminal identification and investigation must be
submitted with the application.

(C)
Topic instructors will be certified only
to teach topics within a unit or units of the curriculum, not to exceed five
topics. Topic instructors shall not be eligible for approval for the unarmed
self-defense and firearms units. Minimum qualifications for certification as a
topic instructor shall be as follows:

(1)
High
school diploma or "general education development" certificate; and

(a)
Persons licensed, degreed or professionally certified in particular disciplines
such as medical doctors, attorneys, nurses, counselors, protection
professionals and teachers of specialized subjects related to the private
security training course may qualify. Persons licensed, degreed or certified in
a particular discipline may be eligible to teach all topics within their area
of expertise; or

(b)
Persons
formally recognized for their professional competency in the security, health,
fire safety or other related areas must have a minimum of two years
of experience; and

(3)
No conviction for a felony, crime of
moral turpitude, offense of violence, or sexually
oriented or child-victim oriented offense. Evidence of a current criminal record check through the
bureau of criminal identification and investigation must be submitted with the
application.

(1)
Unit instructors shall
renew their certification every three years. At least sixty days and no more
than ninety days prior to expiration of the certificate, the instructor shall
file, on a form prescribed by the executive director, the following:

(a)
Written evidence from the commander(s)
that the instructor has taught in at least two commission-approved courses
during the most recent certification period; and

(b)
Must attend at least fifteen clock hours
of professional development or continuing education relative to at least one of
the areas for which the individual is certified, during the most recent
certification period.

Documentation of attendance or completion from the training
agency or institution must be submitted.

(2)
Topic instructors shall renew their
certification every three years. At least sixty days and no more than ninety
days prior to expiration of the certificate, the instructor shall file, on a
form prescribed by the executive director, the following:

(a)
Written evidence from the commander(s)
that the instructor has taught in at least two commission-approved private
security courses during the most recent certification period; and

(b)
Proof that certification or license
submitted as basis for original certification or most recent renewal is still
valid, or has been renewed and is in good standing with the issuing body, or
present documentation that they are still actively involved in the
participation or practice of the topic area or areas for which certification
was granted.

(E)
The executive director may
deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew certification of an individual
for the following reasons:

(1)
Failure to meet the minimum qualifications for
instructor certification listed in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this
rule;

(F)
Should the executive director refuse to
issue or renew a certificate, or choose to suspend
or revoke an individual's certification, the executive director will
comply with rule
109:2-3-13 of the
Administrative Code.